CDBG-DR Resources Summary
This guide provides a list of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) resources for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. CDBG-DR Resources Summary
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CDBG-DR Common Acronyms List
This guide provides a list of the commonly-used acronyms in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. CDBG-DR Common Acronyms List
Keys Things To Do When You Receive CDBG-DR Funds
This guide provides information on how to avoid common compliance errors and launch an effective Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Keys Things To Do When You Receive CDBG-DR Funds
CDBG-DR Program Life Cycle Quick Guide
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Exchange provides a guide on how to successfully launch a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. This includes a needs assessment kit, operational function summaries, capacity modules, and a staffing analysis worksheet. CDBG-DR Program Life Cycle Quick Guide
Fact Sheet: An Introduction to the HUD CDBG-DR Program
This fact sheet provides an introduction to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) program including information on who is eligible to receive this funding, how it can be used, and a basic overview of the process for implementing a CDBG-DR program. CDBG-DR grantees and subrecipients can use this fact sheet as a… Read more
Tips: Understanding CDBG-DR Public Laws, Regulations and Notices
Each CDBG-DR appropriation is authorized through a Public Law (PL) and the associated Federal Register (FR) Notice. Together, these detail the rules and regulations that govern the use of funds as well as any waivers to the CDBG rules. The following tips provide guidance to help grantees ensure they have a thorough understanding of… Read more
Pre-Disaster Tips: Planning for the Homeless Population
As one of the most vulnerable populations in disaster response and recovery, a community’s homeless population cannot be overlooked in disaster planning. June Gin, Veterans Emergency Evaluation Center (VEMEC) Research Health Scientist, recommends that stakeholders involved in the disaster planning process coordinate and collaborate with homeless service organizations during planning. If your community doesn’t have… Read more
Commonly Used Sheltering Items & Services Listing
FEMA’s Commonly Used Sheltering Items & Services Listing (CUSI-SL) catalog provides a list of commonly used supplies in disaster shelters, in addition to an associated catalog number, description and suggested quantity. The catalog number and description are used when requesting supplies to help ensure the correct items are ordered and delivered to the shelter. Although intended… Read more
Experiences Gained: Train at the Federal, State, Regional Levels
Trained staff are essential to making it through the initial 72-hour push after a disaster, when localities often have to go it alone. They also help ensure that the proper resources are attained in the weeks and months after a disaster and that the community is fully reimbursed for disaster recovery expenses. “The best work… Read more
Tools and Resources for Community-Based and Faith-Based Organizations
King County, Washington, developed a suite of tools and resources to assist community agencies that deal with vulnerable populations in becoming more prepared and resilient in the wake of natural disasters and other emergencies. The tool outlines 13 standards that a community agency should work towards, ranging from communications tools to emergency payment procedures and… Read more